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Among airlines operating Madrid to Lyon flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Lyon. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• easyJet
• Volotea

Flights from Madrid to Lyon usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Lyon:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $193 round-trip, compared to $232 via a layover through Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Madrid to Lyon route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $177 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $240, a difference of $63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Lyon route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Lyon flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Lyon-Part-Dieu Station, Lyon City Centre and Tour Part-Dieu. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 10:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:16 am.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $195. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Lyon takes 1h 51m, covering 567 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Madrid to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $63, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Lyon flights are:

• easyJet: 90% on time
• Iberia: 86% on time
• Volotea: 69% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 85% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 06m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 5h 06m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Rentscape
· Alamo
· Ok Mobility
· Europcar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Lyon range from $137 to $284, with an average of $195 over the past 12 months. Anything below $137 counts as a good deal.